Jackie Lynn Perfili
June 3, 1954 - October 24, 2024
Jackie Lynn Perfili, was born on June 3, 1954, to Albert and Carleen Perfili in Tooele, Utah. On October 12, 2024, she suffered a stroke on both sides of her brain making recovery impossible. Her family made the unbelievably heartbreaking decision to say goodbye and release her to get her well-deserved angel wings. On October 24, 2024, with loved ones by her side, holding her hands, her angels came for her at precisely 1:43 AM, which is the time code for “I love you”, her final goodbye. She was the heart and soul of our family and was the one who was always holding us together. Her nurturing spirit and boundless love touched the lives of everyone she met. She fiercely loved and accepted everyone who came into her life with open arms and without judgement, instantly making them her best friend or becoming their bonus mom, sister, or grandma. She was without a doubt a pillar of strength and unwavering support to all who knew her. She had a very classy style of her own and was constantly complimented everywhere she went. Her unique sense of fashion and impeccable taste were just reflections of the beautiful person she was inside. She enjoyed going to mass at cathedrals, where she found peace and strength in her faith. She lived for her family and shared a very special bond with her granddaughter, Arianna. She moved from her lifelong home in Utah to be with Arianna, and son, William, in Washington State three years ago. Arianna was the love of her life. They shared so many precious moments together, playing, creating, learning, laughing, and going on adventures every chance they had. While in Washington State, she met her sweetheart, Les, which was one of the highlights of her life. They spent countless hours adventuring together, creating beautiful memories filled with love, laughter, and exploration. Despite constantly fighting complex health issues, they never stopped her from living her life to the fullest. Her incredible strength, courage, and humor were inspiring to all who knew her. Her legacy of love, compassion, and resilience will forever remain in our hearts. While we can’t understand God’s reason for calling her home, we know she is elated to be reunited with many of her loved ones who have gone before her, whom she has missed dearly. She leaves behind cherished memories, a brother (Jim) who loves her dearly, and a family who will always remember her as the incredible angel she was.
Thank you for loving us all as fiercely as you did and for illuminating us all with your magical light. May your new wings bring you peace, and may they take you on the greatest adventure of all time. Until we meet again. Ciao, Bella.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Carleen Perfili, Father Albert Perfili; siblings, Mary Jo Diston, Jeri Carrico, Jeanie Perfili, and Joseph Perfili; husband, Mike Carbona.
Jackie was survived by her children, Jessica Kilgore (Summer), William Kilgore, Susannah Welch (Doug), Danna Nibre (Jose); step-son, Angelo Carbona. She was also survived by her siblings: Jim Perfili and John Perfili (Hope); Nieces and nephews: Jennifer Gurney (Tyler), Cody Carrico (Ashley), James Bloom (Irena), Amber Perfili, Amanda Perfili, and Cade Perfili; Grandchildren: Arianna Kilgore, Emma Nibre, Kaitlynn Nibre, Doug Kilgore (Chantel), Gunnar Welch (Barizza), Jacob Welch (Stephanie), Tatiana Milkovich; great-grandchild, Henry; great niece and nephews, Addy Carrico, Kai Gurney, Luke Gurney, Liam Bloom, and Oliver Bloom. Jackie was survived by many loving family members and countless friends, including her sweetheart, Les Brosius.
A celebration of Jackie’s life will be on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 from 6-8 PM at Starks Funeral Parlor, 3651 South 900 East, Salt Lake City. Guests are encouraged to use parking and entrance located on the north side of the building.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, November 6 at 12:30 PM at the Cathedral of the Madeleine, 331 East South Temple Street, Salt Lake City. She will be laid to rest following mass at Bountiful City Cemetery, 2224 S 200 W, Bountiful.
In Loving Memory
Jackie moved into my neighborhood and upon meeting her, I knew I would enjoy her as a friend! We organized a group that met weekly to play games. We had so many good conversations and a lot of laughter. We came from different backgrounds, yet found so many ways to love God together. She called service people “dear” which was Christ-like and pleasant to hear. I will always be grateful for the many hours we spent together. Her suffering is over and surely God welcomed her home. Just for awhile, goodbye “dear” friend!😇 Jody Pratt
Jody Pratt
Bountiful, Utah
Jackie and I met while working at the airport in SCL for TSA. We often worked the same shifts together. It was always a joy to work with her. She would crack me up, for she would absolutely die when a good looking man went through the airport. Hahaha, she would say it's ok to look, I'm not dead yet. We also would share rides together when we had the same shifts. We would roam around or find something unusual on our way home. Often we would laugh so hard, then the next day share our stories about our night adventures to those at work. Many could not believe the things we stumbled into after midnight. One such adventure we found four bunnies on our drive home. We didn't have any food for them so the next night we planned to bring treats for them. Each night we would look for the bunnies, each night we gave them treats, and every so many nights one less would show up. Jackie would say 'oh no we have only three little bunnies", then two, then one, then "no more bunnies." So each night after we would drive by and say "no more bunnies." We loved to drive around at Christmas time and look at the houses in the hills of Bountiful, see their light displays. Neither of us was wanting to go home and go straight to sleep, so we drove. Jackie would in the beginning want to drive. Those that know her knew she gets a little anxious on a freeway or with someone else driving. Over time she relaxed and she allowed me to drive. We both left TSA and remained close friends. We did many things in Utah together, and in Washington after she moved to be closer to Ari. Nothing was going to make her happier than being with Ari. Upon a visit to Washington I said I wanted to go to the beaches in Oregon. We planned a drive to Cannon Beach, stopping at cute shops along the way. She loved this visit so much that she took several family and friends to Cannon Beach. So many other adventures we had planned but God had another plan in mind. You lived each day to the fullest, even if you were not feeling well. You loved life and wanted to squeeze every moment of it while here on Earth. You loved your family full heartedly, always planning something of each of them. Thank you for sharing so much with me, being my friend and my sister, even though you had quite a few sisters in your own family! I shall always hold our memories dear in my heart ❤️. Now it is time for you to celebrate a different kind of reunion. I'm sure they were all waiting in line for your arrival Heaven. I feel I know so many of them that I never met by the stories you would tell me. Thank you for sharing your family with me Jackie. I shall always think of you when I see sunflowers 🌻 💛 🙏Until we meet again, Caio
Yvonne Berry
Woods Cross, UT